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Prime Minister's Office
PM launches projects related to SAUNI Yojana at Botad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated to the nation, Phase-1  of the SAUNI  Yojana, at Botad. He also laid the Foundation Stone of Phase 2  of the SAUNI Yojana.
Earlier, he welcomed Narmada water into the Krishna Sagar Lake by pressing a button and offering flower petals.
Addressing a public meeting, he described water as a holy offering from nature. He said water is reaching Saurashtra with the blessings of the River Narmada. He said this is the result of a lot of effort, and would benefit the farmers.
He complimented the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the work done by him on river water conservation, and the Narmada.
He called for the extensive use of drip irrigation, and said the Union Government is working on ways to help double incomes in the agriculture sector.
Special Service and Features
Kaipad Rice: First consignment sent to UAE
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority  under Union Ministry of Commerce facilitated the flag off of the first consignment of GI Tagged Kaipad Rice and its value-added products from Kannur to UAE virtually. This is part of APEDA's export promotion drives in 14 districts in Kerala in association with Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers welfare , Government of Kerala. Dr. M Angamuthu IAS, Chairman, APEDA . Tarun Bajaj, Director, APEDA , Dr. Ishita Roy IAS, Agriculture Production Commissioner, Govt of Kerala, Sunjay Sudhir IFS, Ambassador of India to UAE Rajeev Arora, Second Secretary participated in the flag off ceremony. Representatives from Kerala Agricultural University, Fair Exports India Pvt Limited and Malabar Kaipad Farmers Society also attended the event
Kaipad rice is naturally organic red rice produced in the saline prone coastal rice tract in Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod districts .
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs high level review meeting on Non Communicable Diseases
Appeal to all cardiologists for a mass ‘Jan Andolan’ on NCDs: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Directs Ministry to expedite process of formulating National Policy for treatment of Rare Diseases
“There is an urgent need to expedite and accelerate the Non Communicable Diseases interventions as the burden of these diseases is rising in the country.This can be done through a mass movement with ‘jan bhagidari’ where the energy and knowledge of all stakeholders and partners are channelized. I urge all the cardiologists of the country to come forward and be part of thisJan Andolanso that we can successfully combat NCDs in the country.”This was stated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare at the high level meeting to review the status of National Programme for prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and strokes . Ms Preeti Sudan, Secretary ,and other senior officers of the Health Ministrywere present at the meeting.
Taking stock of the NCDProgram, Dr Harsh Vardhanstated that we need to be steadfast and aggressive in combating NCDs. “New challenges demand we make innovative strategies and encourage new ideas and innovations and take advantage of them so that nobody is left untouched of our services,” he added.The Union Health Minister suggested an integrated and multi-sectoral coordination, health promotion andhealth systems strengthening for NCDs.“Half the battle is won when everyone is made aware of the ill-effects of unhealthy lifestyle”, he said. He has directed the officials to mount aggressive awareness campaignson adopting a healthy lifestyle which shall reach out to people at all levels. Dr Harsh Vardhan further said that approved NCD Clinics and Day Care Centers must be made functional. “Ensure that there is adequate availability of drugs/consumables in the NCD clinics,” the Union Health Minister stressed.
The Ministry presented on the screenings being conducted for NCDs at various government NCD clinics. Dr Harsh Vardhan appreciated that more than 6.53 crore people have been screened for NCDs in the country.
The Union Health Minister also reviewed the status of umbrella scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi that includes three sub components of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi, Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund and scheme for financial assistance for poor patients suffering from specified rare diseases. In the review meeting, the Union Health Minister directed the officials to expedite the process of formulating the National Policy for treatment of Rare Diseasesin consultation with all stakeholders.
While reviewing the National Programme for Prevention and Management of Trauma and Burn Injuries , Dr Harsh Vardhan stated that it is important to create an enhanced capacity and infuse the knowledge of road safety related actions in public. He also suggested working closely with State Governments and developing an Action Plan for Road Safety.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
India gets Lowest Wind Tariff of Rs. 2.64 per kWh in second Wind Auction of 1000 MW
 on behalf of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India yesterday. The tariff discovered is much lower than first wind auction concluded at Rs. 3.46 per kWh in February this year. With improving technology and reducing tariffs Ministry is not only confident of achieving the target of 175 GW by 2022 but exceeding it.
Against the 1000 MW capacity SECI received 12 number of bids totalling to 2892 MW capacity of which 9 bids with a cumulative capacity of 2142 MW were shortlisted for e-reverse auction. The auction started at 3 pm on 4 October and continued for over 13 hours. Five winners selected for total 1000 MW capacity wind power projects include ReNew Power for 250 MW projects quoting Rs.2.64/kWh, Orange Sironj for 200 MW projects quoting Rs.2.64/kWh, Inox Wind for 250 MW projects quoting Rs.2.65/kWh, Green Infra for 250 MW projects quoting Rs.2.65/kWh and Adani Green for 50 MW projects quoting Rs.2.65/kWh. These wind projects are to be commissioned within 18 months from the date of issue of Letter of Award by SECI to successful bidders.
As per provisions of scheme additional 100 MW capacity can be allotted to Central Public Sector Enterprises  willing to undertake development of inter-state transmission system  connected wind power projects at the lowest bid tariff of Rs.2.64/kWh, for which they have to submit their proposal within 30 days from the declaration of results of e-reverse auction.
The power from these projects will be supplied to obligated entities for fulfilment of their non-solar RPO obligation at pooled price of capacity selected.
BACKGROUND
After success of first wind auction resulted in discovery of record low wind tariff of Rs. 3.46 per kWh in February 2017, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy sanctioned second wind auction Scheme for setting up of 1000 MW ISTS connected Wind Power Projects on 4 May 2017. SECI issued bids on 30 May 2017 and bids were closed on 14 July 2017. Auction was earlier scheduled for 19 September 2017 and the same was postponed to 4 October 2017 as CERC order on the issue of grid connectivity that is being faced by the successful bidders in the first wind auction was awaited.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Preparation for Tokyo Olympics, 2020
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is supporting sportspersons through National Sports Federations for their training, foreign exposures and competitions to enable them to obtain maximum quota for participation in Olympics and enhance their chances of winning medals. Under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme , customized training and allied facilities are also being made available to medal prospects and high achievers. ‘Out of pocket allowance’ @ Rs. 50,000/- per month is also given to sportspersons included in TOPS for meeting their contingent and miscellaneous expenses.
Sports Authority of India under this Ministry has been engaging foreign coaches from time to time in various sports disciplines to meet the training needs of the athletes. As per the contract agreements foreign coaches are required to train two Indian coaches to upgrade their knowledge / technical / skill etc. At present foreign coaches have been engaged for Athletics, Badminton, Hockey, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis and Wrestling.
Bidding to host multi-sports international events, including Olympics in India is the responsibility of Indian Olympic Association . As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry, IOA has to seek the approval of the Government before bidding for such events. No specific proposal has been received in the Ministry from IOA for permission to apply for hosting of the Olympics.
This information was given by Minister of State  forYouth Affairs and Sports Shri KirenRijiju in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
Union Power Minister meets Haryana CM
Measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply in Haryana discussed
Union Minister of Power and NRE Shri R.K. Singh had a meeting today with Shri Manohar LalKhattar, Chief Minister of Haryana. Shri Krishan Pal, Union Minister of State for Power was also present. Various measures required to ensure uninterrupted power supply in Haryana were discussed.
Haryana assured that it will take necessary action to revive generation from the power plants with which it has PPA. This will start in 3 days. Haryana will enter into a PPA with NEEPCO for about 300 MW power from Kameng Hydro Electric Power Plant in Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Haryana requested that Ministry of Power may allocate about 500 MW power for the period upto 1 5th May, 2022. Union Minister of Power assured to examine this request and take early action.
Haryana has decided to set up a new unit of 750 MW at its Yamuna Nagar plant for which Ministry of Power will extend all possible assistance. Haryana also requested for assistance in early exploration of its captive coal block in Jharkhand. Union Minister of Power assured to take up this matter with Ministry of Coal. Haryana has also expressed its willingness to acquire one of the stressed power plants to ensure adequate resources availability for power supply to consumers in Haryana. It was agreed that Haryana will implement tolling option to reduce dependence on railway transportation of coal.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
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ACCESS TO POTABLE WATER
As reported by States/ UTs, as on 13.12.2021, out of 17.01 lakh rural habitations in the country, 13.46 lakh  having 79.44% population have provision of potable drinking water with supply level of more than 40 litre per capita per day  and 3.18 lakh  rural habitations having 18.80% population with supply level of less than 40 lpcd with sources at a reasonable distance and 0.37 lakh  rural habitations having 1.76% population are reported to have water quality issues in drinking water sources. State/ UT-wise details are annexed.
Since August, 2019, to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household of the country by 2024, Government of India in partnership with States is implementing JalJeevan Mission . At the time of announcement of JalJeevan Mission, out of 18.93 Crore rural households, 3.23 Crore  households were reported to have tap water connections. In last 27 months, 5.43 Crore  rural households have been provided with tap water connections. Thus, as of date, out of 19.22 Crore rural households in the country, 8.66 Crore  households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, ShriPrahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in LokSabha today.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
India welcomes the announcement by the IEA for collective oil stock release of 120 million barrels
Government of India welcomes the announcement by the International Energy Agency for collective oil stock release of 120 million barrels. Government of India has also taken note of the US Government's decision, late last month, to release 180 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserves, over the next 6 months, to calm rising global fuel prices.
In the interest of collaborating with like minded countries on these positive initiatives, Government of India is examining what it can do to support these actions.
As a major consumer of energy, India has consistently espoused the importance of stable, affordable and accessible global energy markets. Government of India, therefore, hopes that these initiatives will bring equanimity to global energy markets.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Campaign Angikaar & E-Course on Vulnerability Atlas Launched
Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of State  for Housing and Urban Affairs today launched “angikaar” a campaign for change managementand e-Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India here today.
In line with the vision of Prime Minister, Angikaar has been launched for social behaviour change, focusing on issues such as water & energy conservation, waste management, health, tree plantation, sanitation and hygiene for beneficiaries of completed houses under PMAY , through community mobilisation and IEC activities.For this purpose, the campaign will converge with schemes and Missions of other Ministries dealing with these subjects. The convergence would especially focus on Ujjwala for gas connection and Ayushman Bharat for health insurance to the beneficiaries of PMAY .
Under PMAY  about 88 lakh houses has been approved till now as against demand of 1.12 crore. The angikaar aims at reaching out all the beneficiaries of the Mission in phased manner. The campaign will be initiated in all target cities on 2nd October 2019 commemorating 150th Gandhi Jayanti after preparatory phase and culminate on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10th December, 2019. The campaign will include door to door activities, ward and city level events.
The e-course on Vulnerability Atlas is offered by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs in collaboration of School of Planning & Architecture , New Delhi and Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council . It is a unique course that offers awareness and understanding about natural hazards, helps identify regions with high vulnerability with respect to various hazards  and specifies district-wise level of damage risks to the existing housing stock. The e-course will be a tool for effective & efficient disaster mitigation & management in the field of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban & Regional Planning, Housing & Infrastructure Planning, Construction Engineering & Management and Building & Materials Research. The registration to e-Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India will be through SPA’s website www.spa.ac.in.
During the inauguration of Construction Technology India , Hon’ble Prime Minister gave a mandate to enable “Ease of Living” for PMAY  beneficiaries and emphasized the need to incorporate hazard safety provisions in all construction works. In this direction, as a part of 100 days agenda the Ministry has launched these initiatives.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian contingent for the excellent performance in Asian Games 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian contingent for their excellent performance in Asian Games 2018.
“As the Asian Games 2018 come to a close, I once again congratulate the Indian contingent for their excellent performance. The 2018 Games have been the best for India in the history of the Asian Games. Every athlete who took part in the Games is India’s pride.
During the Asian Games 2018, we consolidated our position in events where we have historically been strong and won laurels in those games in which we have not won much previously. This is an extremely positive sign and it augurs well for Indian sports.
I salute the coaches, support staff, parents, family and friends of the athletes. Thank you for constantly supporting our champions. My best wishes to all our athletes for their future endeavours.
Congratulations to President Joko Widodo and the people of Indonesia for hosting such a memorable Asian Games 2018. These games witnessed great performances by the athletes and wonderfully manifested the spirit of sportsmanship”, the Prime Minister said in a series of tweets.
Department of Space
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Government has not allowed external agencies to use ISRO facilities, and only Non-Government Indian entities  are being allowed to use ISRO facilities and the technical support
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Government has not allowed external agencies to use ISRO facilities, and only Non-Government Indian entities  are being allowed to use ISRO facilities and the technical support, as applicable, through IN-SPACe.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Jitendra Singh said, recent facilities used by NGEs include the Sounding Rocket Launch Complex at SHAR by M/s. Skyroot for its mission PRARAMBH and the Vertical Test Facility at Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station , Thiruvananthapuram by M/s. Agnikul Cosmos Pvt. Ltd. for hot testing of its engine – Agnilet.
Dr Jitendra Singh, Government envisages enhanced participation of private sector in conducting of end-to-end activities in the space sector. Participation of private sector including academic institutions, start-ups and industries in end-to-end space activities is expected to expand the national space economy, generate more employment opportunities and create a thriving space ecosystem and result in increased Indian share in the global space economy in long term.
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Ministry of Communications
DoT disconnects around 30000 SIM cards taken using forged documents in Mumbai
DoT employs an indigenous, Next Gen Platform called ASTR for weeding out fake/forged mobile connections and curbing Cyber Crimes
: Mumbai, May 16, 2023
Around 30,000 non-bonafide mobile connections issued by Telecom Service Providers  in Mumbai has been identified by the Department of Telecommunications  . DoT Mumbai LSA has analyzed all these connections and ensured that all these non-bonafide mobile connections are disconnected by TSPs. Mumbai LSA carried out the analysis for its subscriber database and has identified total 62 groups where similar images are found with different names. With threshold of 50 or more subscribers in a group, there were total 8,247 subscriber identified in these 62 groups. There appears to be connivance of point of sale  i.e. SIM sellers, especially those PoS whose contribution of fake SIMs in a group is abnormally high, in issuing suspected fake SIMs. It was found that in one of the case 684 numbers were issued against one face. This was informed at the launch of Sanchar Sathi Portal by H.S Jakhar, Additional DG, Telecom in DoT Mumbai office today. Nandlal Suchdev DDG, Kishore Ekka DDG  , Ajay Kamal ,DDG  were also present on the occasion.
DoT has used an innovative, indigenous, Next Gen Platform  ASTR - AI and facial recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber VeRification for this work. It has been designed and implemented by DoT with a vision to analyze, identify and weed out fake/forged, non bonafide mobile connections for curbing the menace of Cyber Crimes, stated the Additional DG, Telecom. The system compares subscriber photos and subscriber database provided by Telecom Service Providers  and the output is generated in groups of similar photos of subscriber with different names.
As mobile connections subscribed on fake/forged documents may be used in cyber-crime, financial frauds, anti-national activities etc. Such is the expertise level of fraudsters that they have created fake proof of identity / address documents, which can never be detected by human beings by analyzing a single case in isolation. Hence, Department of Telecom  had taken up the challenge for preventing cybercrimes using ASTR – the NextGen platform for detecting and weeding out fake/forged SIMs.
Total 6 FIRs have been lodged so far one each in Malbar Hill police station, V P Marg police station, D B Marg Police station, D N Nagar Police station, Sahar Police station, Bangur Nagar Police station. The steps taken as above will help to prevent the usage of such fake/forged, non-bonafide mobile connections for various illegal activities including Cyber Crimes in Mumbai.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Tributes to our former PM Mrs. Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary."
PIB Headquarters
BSNL to set up 4G Wifi hotspots in 1070 locations in Kerala
BSNL plans to set up 1070 BSNL 4G plus Wifi Hotspots in rural exchanges in Kerala with the Union Government’s Universal Service Obligation Fund aid within the next six months. BSNL Kerala circle Chief General Manager Dr. P.T Mathew ITS in a Press Conference in Thiruvananthapuram said that users will be able to download 4GB data per month free through these hotspots. Users can access Wifi within a radius of 100 metre.
As per Supreme Court’s direction linking of mobile numbers with Aadhaar card is progressing. 6.2 lakh customers have completed reverification of mobile numbers with Aadhaar in Kerala Circle. The Chief General Manager informed that the customers can re verify their mobile numbers with Aadhaar card through BSNL customer care centres, direct selling agents and retailers.
BSNL is implementing a camera surveillance system in Kollam and Trissur districts in association with respective district police and Corporation. When the project is completed whole city can be viewed from the police control room.
Dr. P. T Mathew said that BSNL has nearly 96 lakh mobile customers in Kerala and the aim is to increase it to 1 crore. Special BSNL Melas will be organized for this purpose. He informed that BSNL 4G facility will be available in Thiruvananthapuram by the end of this year.
For improving 3G coverage in Lakshadweep 12 new 3G towers will be installed. Presently 3G coverage is available only in four islands. A project to provide broadband/FTTH to LP,UP and High Schools in the state is nearing completion.
BSNL has waived off installation charges for new landline, broadband and FTTH subscribers. Those who have not subscribed to landlines can opt for LL49 plan with a monthly charge of just Rs. 49 . Disconnected landline customers can also opt for this plan. New broadband subscribers can opt for unlimited broadband at just Rs.249 per month with 2 Mbps speed upto 5 GB and 1 Mbps thereafter, Experience unlimited Broadband 249 plan is extended till 30.09.2017.
39,242 mobile subscribers have already ported in to BSNL during this Financial Year. In the last Financial Year 2,47,367 subscriber ported-in to BSNL through MNP
BSNL will tie up with cable operators for using their infrastructure to provide services at rural areas. Dr. P. T Mathew said that about 20,000 complaints were received regarding the virus attack in BSNL network last week and all of them were adressed. He added that security have been strengthened in the server of BSNL in Bangalore for preventing such attacks in future.
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